Millions of individuals in America are believed to be obese. As our mid-sections continue to expand, populaces are asking the same question: Who is at fault? Have American’s become lethargic and more negligent with their food choices? Are fast food restaurant to blame? When you pull up to any drive thru window the little voice in the box says “welcome to burger town, may I take your order?” As you finish telling that magical little box your order that same little voice will repeat everything back to you then ask that age old question that we all have been asked “would you like that medium, large, or super-sized?” At that point it becomes your choice of what size meal you would like, at that moment it becomes your responsibility of the choices
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It has been stated on many different occasions that individuals have formed an addiction to eating fast food, comparable to those individuals who have become addicted to smoking cigarettes. Sadly some people use food to comfort them as well as help them escape reality, so there for wouldn’t this also be classified in the same range as an alcoholic or drug user? It is plausible that we can become addicted to gobbling up unhealthy fast food as a society, are we that impressible and can easily form addiction to anything that is readily accessible. There is an abundance of evidence that shows the human body loves to consume greasy, fatty, salty foods to safeguard against starvation or the feeling of famine. However, the essential characteristic in all of us, is the capability to go beyond what we are addicted to, the ability to fight our urges. I’m relatively convinced this wisdom can embody our choices to eat a healthier assortment of foods. Are we genetically wired to be either or, are the in between, or nowhere on the scale? Where is the fine line of what makes a person skinny, fat or obese? According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention BMI is used as a screening tool to identify possible weight problems for adults. However, BMI is not a diagnostic tool. (Prevention, …show more content…
When were famished and in a rush there are various fast, convenient, and healthy items available. Countless individuals swear that fast-food restaurants are the main cause of obesity in America, because there is a surplus of them on every block with hardly any healthy alternatives. True, fast food restaurants are extremely simple to locate and offer fast, in-and-out service; however there are other choices that are convenient, inexpensive, and healthy. People often forget that they have an easy, healthy, and more convenient option available to them, when it comes to eating. They can pre-plan a week at a time for snacks and (or) meals by simply packing their lunch, or turning their locker or a desk drawer into a mini health station. This option allows them to control what they are or aren’t shoving into their mouths. For those who blame the fast-food restaurants and their responsibility in the widespread obesity epidemic, I think we should stop blaming fast food restaurants for making us fat, and become accountable for what we devour by preparing our own
It has been stated on many different occasions that individuals have formed an addiction to eating fast food, comparable to those individuals who have become addicted to smoking cigarettes. Sadly some people use food to comfort them as well as help them escape reality, so there for wouldn’t this also be classified in the same range as an alcoholic or drug user? It is plausible that we can become addicted to gobbling up unhealthy fast food as a society, are we that impressible and can easily form addiction to anything that is readily accessible. There is an abundance of evidence that shows the human body loves to consume greasy, fatty, salty foods to safeguard against starvation or the feeling of famine. However, the essential characteristic in all of us, is the capability to go beyond what we are addicted to, the ability to fight our urges. I’m relatively convinced this wisdom can embody our choices to eat a healthier assortment of foods. Are we genetically wired to be either or, are the in between, or nowhere on the scale? Where is the fine line of what makes a person skinny, fat or obese? According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention BMI is used as a screening tool to identify possible weight problems for adults. However, BMI is not a diagnostic tool. (Prevention, …show more content…
When were famished and in a rush there are various fast, convenient, and healthy items available. Countless individuals swear that fast-food restaurants are the main cause of obesity in America, because there is a surplus of them on every block with hardly any healthy alternatives. True, fast food restaurants are extremely simple to locate and offer fast, in-and-out service; however there are other choices that are convenient, inexpensive, and healthy. People often forget that they have an easy, healthy, and more convenient option available to them, when it comes to eating. They can pre-plan a week at a time for snacks and (or) meals by simply packing their lunch, or turning their locker or a desk drawer into a mini health station. This option allows them to control what they are or aren’t shoving into their mouths. For those who blame the fast-food restaurants and their responsibility in the widespread obesity epidemic, I think we should stop blaming fast food restaurants for making us fat, and become accountable for what we devour by preparing our own